In addition to the renowned La Corte restaurant, the Relais & Chateaux Villa Abbazia also features a bistro and tea room, perfect for experiencing the history of the medieval village of Follina while immersing yourself in the atmosphere of an ancient 18th-century noble residence.
Villa Abbazia is a gem of hospitality near the Prosecco Hills, managed by the Zanon family. It comprises an 18th-century palazzo housing the hotel and various restaurants, and an Art Nouveau villa with additional rooms and suites.
The palazzo, in addition to the renowned fine-dining restaurant, La Corte, also houses a casual bistro and a tea room, perfect for a morning treat. Enriched with contemporary British-chic touches, it offers an excellent selection of infusions, herbal teas, and delicious homemade cakes, all served in elegant porcelain.
For those wishing to experience the Relais’ renowned cuisine, you can stop for lunch or dinner at the bistro, with just a few tables. Here, you can enjoy simple traditional Venetian dishes—such as Sarde in Saor, Bigoli in salsa, a classic lasagna, or even a simple Caprese, finishing with an unmissable tiramisu—created with the same extraordinary gourmet flair as the restaurant.
The rooms are very warm, dominated by the color red, with aubergine and green accents that mix 18th-century furnishings with contemporary touches. The service, impeccable, is well-orchestrated by the Zanon De Marchi family, who have been running the Relais with passion since 1965. Real experts in the art of hospitality, they make sure that everything is perfect, caring for each detail like serving on the table just in white gloves and Sambonet silverware.
Across the square, located directly in front of Villa Abbazia, the ancient Follina Abbey, dating back to the 12th century, is definitely worth a visit.
The Secret
Mrs. Zanon bought Villa Abbazia in 1965 with the desire to create something new after years of managing a knitting factory. Until 1992 the villa, in addition to the hotel, the 2 restaurants, the tea room and the shop, also housed the Espace Rouge et Noir disco, a place of great social life in the nineties, frequented by a famous clientele such as Marcello Mastroianni, Laura Antonelli and Sandra Bullock. The spaces, in pure 80s night-club style, totally black and red, are available for private events on request.
Useful Info
Bistrot La Cantinetta
Piazza 4 Novembre, 3
31051 Follina (TV)
Tel. +39 0438 971761
Appetizers: from €15
First courses: from €16
Second courses: from €22
